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Cienega Arroyo Ranch

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· Ruidoso Downs, Lincoln, New Mexico
740 acres hosted by John Paul P.
2 Vehicle/Tent sites
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On a working ranch, this campsite is located up a secluded arroyo off of the Hondo Valley and Rio Ruidoso in San Patricio, NM. This ranch is nearly 1400 acres total that is available for exploring and wildlife watching. During wildlife watching, it is possible that you could see roadrunners, squirrels, coyotes, rabbits, hawks, deer, elk, lizards, foxes, and many different types of song birds. A road south of the campsite is available for hiking down. Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs are just over a 20 minute drive from this campsite. Historic Lincoln and Fort Stanton are a quick drive from this area as well. The Hurd Gallery can be visited by driving down the highway a couple miles. A fishing spot open to the public on the Rio Ruidoso is available for fishing just a few miles down the highway as well.  It has been reported that this arroyo contained a cienega many years ago which was a marshy area fed by a spring, before groundwater wells ran it dry. Most cienegas are now extinct in the southwest. Sheep and Firewood were the main commodities produced off of this ranch before cattle became dominant.  NM State Land is 640 of these acres which requires an annual permit for recreational use. 
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9 Ratings · 7 reviews
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Sterling W.recommends
April 13, 2024
Site 2 - Pacheco Triple-U Ranch
Great site. Easy access. Nic and quite and amazing night sky
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Randy T.recommends
April 10, 2024
Site 1 - Pacheco Triple-U Ranch
A Gem near San Patricio, NM
Best Hipcamp on my trip! The Pacheco ranch is a gem near San Patricio, NM. Road in isn’t for large RVs, but my camper van was an easy drive in. Secluded, quiet and filled up my water. John Paul is very responsive. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Dylan T.recommends
April 4, 2024
Site 1 - Pacheco Triple-U Ranch
Pretty easy to find though once you are on the property, some signage for the campground location would be nice. The campground is a little rocky but the rocks are easy to clear away. We did have an audience of cows for a while but they probably got bored of us once we went to bed. The night sky here is spectacular as I didn't see any light pollution!
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Stephanie D.recommends
March 12, 2024
Site 1 - Pacheco Triple-U Ranch
Starry Night Oasis
The location is perfect for solitude yet not far from the main road so easy to access yet you feel like you're away from it all with views every direction.
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Lisa B.recommends
December 22, 2023
Site 1 - Pacheco Triple-U Ranch
Would definitely stay again. Very private, tucked away. No cell service, so be prepared. Beautiful site
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Martin H.recommends
September 12, 2023
Site 2 - Pacheco Triple-U Ranch
From quebec
Vraiment tranquille comme endroit. Je recommande 5stars
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Ruidoso Downs, Lincoln, New Mexico, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Mescalero Apache and Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by John Paul P.Joined in March 2018
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